Testing Schedule

September 15–17
MSAD NWEA Testing

February 1
WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS begins.

March 8
Reading, Mathematics and Science MCA, Reading and Sicence Alternate MCA, and Mathematics MTAS begins

March 26
WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS ends

April 6-16
ACT Test for Juniors

May 4-6
MSAD NWEA Testing

May 7
Reading, Mathematics and Science MCA, Reading and Sicence Alternate MCA, and Mathematics MTAS ends

May 14
Science MCA ends
 

MCA and MTAS (Alternate MCA)
Measure student learning aligned to the Minnesota Academic Standards.
Source: Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.302 and ESSA (20 U.S.C. §6301, Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(v))

College Entrance Exams (ACT and/or SAT)
Provide Minnesota students information related to career and college readiness.
Source: Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30

NWEA (MAP Assessments)
Measure student achievement and growth in K–12 mathematics, reading, language usage, and science. Results provide educators with actionable data to inform instructional strategies and support student progress.

Timeline for Disseminating Results

Student assessment results are typically released to the district between mid-September and late September, following receipt of official reports from the Minnesota Department of Education.